Free & Cheap Things to Do in Brooklyn, NY

  • The list below includes 596 free or cheap things to do in or near Brooklyn, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Neighborhoods, Bridges and Breweries.
  • From Green-Wood Cemetery to Brooklyn Bridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brooklyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 596 free or cheap things to do in or near Brooklyn, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Neighborhoods, Bridges and Breweries.
  • From Green-Wood Cemetery to Brooklyn Bridge Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brooklyn and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
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97% 681 votes
Cemeteries 500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 MoreLess Info
Covering 478 acres, the Green-Wood Cemetery was established in 1838 and it was the first green space in NYC. It is the final resting place for celebrities such as Louis Comfort Tiffany. Special events are organized in here, such as the Battle of Brooklyn Anniversary.
3.0 Miles
96% 1800 votes
Bridges 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 MoreLess Info
Covering 85 acres, the Brooklyn Bridge Park has playgrounds, carousels, sport fields and courts, a boathouse, and others. Public events are held in here all around the year, such as such as Art in the Park, Family Volunteer Days, and Fitness sessions.
3.4 Miles
96% 9938 votes
Bridges City Hall Park, Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Pedestrians, trains, bicycles, and motor vehicles have crossed the Brooklyn Bridge since 1883. At the time of its construction, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world, with its 1595.5 feet. It is a National Historic Landmark.
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97% 430 votes
Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Brooklyn Heights is a residential neighborhood that features brick Greek Revival and Gothic Revival houses as well as Italianate brownstones. The location is also the home of Saint Francis College.
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91% 1432 votes
Parks 450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 MoreLess Info
The only forest in Brooklyn is in Prospect Park. In this 585 acres environment there are also a lake, a zoo, the Audubon Center, and others. Each year, it is visited by approximately 10 million people. Festivals are held in here each year, like the Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival.
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90% 871 votes
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Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, simply called Dumbo, has art galleries, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and others. It was featured in several movies, such as Seinfeld and Vanilla Sky.
2.1 Miles
91% 324 votes
Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
Park Slope is a northwest Brooklyn neighborhood that contains the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. The location's residents include Laurence Fishburne, David Cross, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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89% 791 votes
Neighborhoods Brooklyn, NY MoreLess Info
The Music Hall of Williamsburg plays host to performances from artists like The Raveonettes, the Black Lips, and The Afghan Wings. The events at this location are often restricted by age.
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75% 2842 votes
Neighborhoods Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 MoreLess Info
The entire family can enjoy a day at Coney Island. In here there are amusement parks, beaches, historic sites, museums, an aquarium, and plenty of other interesting things to be seen and done.
7.2 Miles
75% 323 votes
Beaches Brightwater Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235 MoreLess Info
More than just an oceanfront community, Brighton Beach, is home to the largest native Russian community in the United States. Visitors are treated to an extraordinary beach with stunning views, a wide sandy beach and gentle surf.
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